نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
Delay in answering prayers, although the Holy Quran contains a definite promise of answering prayers, has always been considered one of the epistemological and theological challenges in man's relationship with God. This study aims to theologically analyze the phenomenon of delay in answering prayers in the Quran, focusing on the stories of the prophets and looking at the inherent difference between divine time and human time. The importance of this study is that, while answering the suspicion of the incompatibility of delay with divine attributes (such as truth, power, and mercy), it paves the way for redefining "answering" as a wise and educational response, not simply the immediate fulfillment of human desire. The main question of the study is: How can delay in answering prayers be explained within the framework of the difference between divine time (non-linear, absolute, and transhistorical) and human time (linear, relative, and empirical)? The research method is analytical-interpretive with a theological-philosophical approach, and the data were collected by examining verses related to the prayers of the prophets (such as Job, Zechariah, and Noah) and citing the works of Islamic theologians and philosophers (such as Khwaja Nasir al-Din Tusi, Fakhr al-Razi, and Allama Tabataba'i). The research findings show that delay in answering is not a breach of promise, but a manifestation of divine wisdom and a platform for spiritual growth, strengthening faith, and existential readiness of man. In light of the fundamental difference between the two sides of time, this delay transforms from a "void of response" to a "meaningful, non-temporal response.
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